Mincemeat Cookies II

16 Reviews

“This recipe was handed down to me by my Great-Grandmother.” - by Michelle

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups prepared mincemeat pie filling
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Cream together brown sugar and shortening.
Add in egg and mincemeat and mix well. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda and stir into mincemeat mixture.
Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 7 - 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
315 cal
16%

Fat
12.7 g
20%

Carbs
49.3 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (16)

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CEDARLISA

Sep. 21, 2004

"These cookies were very easy to make. They turned out moist and light. The taste was great.And they were also very much like those my grandmother used to make. Perfect treat for a cool fall or winter ..." See moreday."

FLOWERCHILD1

Dec. 29, 2003

"My Mother always made mincemeat cookies for Christmas years ago, but when I asked her for the recipe, she hadn't saved it. This recipe is very similar and I really enjoyed making these cookies. It w..." See moreas a simple recipe and the cookies are really wonderful. Thanks for sharing it!"

Busy Mom

Dec. 29, 2009

"A nice chewy tasty cookie. After making the first 2 doz, found that they were a little bland. Spicing it up with a bit of cloves/allspice or cinnamon would be good...." See more"

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